Seems like just yesterday we were investing in white duvet covers, stripping the colour out of our furnishings and clearing away all the cosy lived-in clutter. Inspired by hotel design, we were making our homes clean, spare, elegant and neutral, all the better to sell them for higher than asking. But while we were turning our homes into chicly blank...[ read more ]
By Marianne Lipanovich Succulents are making a splash as indoor container plants. An increasing number of what were once considered dry-climate outdoor succulents can now be found taking center stage inside the home, thanks to their love of dry, warm climates and tolerance for a little neglect. If you’d like to start your own indoor succulent garden — and have...[ read more ]
By Laura Gaskill Getting your home organized is a great feeling, but figuring out where to start can be overwhelming. Keep the process simple by zeroing in on these 10 principles of organizing, which can be applied to any space, anytime. Photo by ASB Architecture 1. Get to know active vs. passive zones. Active zones are the spots in your...[ read more ]
While we were sad to see The Smithe Sales Gallery close this past month, we are pleased to have captured this footage of the gallery and display home experience. The Smithe Sales Gallery + Display Home from Boffo Developments Ltd on Vimeo. We are very grateful for the overwhelming response this project has received from the Downtown Vancouver community and...[ read more ]
By Jennifer Baum Lagdameo and Paige Alexus Hanging art on your walls doesn't have to be a stressful experience—instead, it should be a fun and inspiring creative challenge. You bought it, you love it, you had it framed—and now you just need to figure out how and where to show it off. Planning the display of artwork throughout your home...[ read more ]
By Brenna Malmberg The pros weigh in on how to light your living room, bedroom and office desk for reading and other tasks When it comes to task lighting, home design and health professionals can help you pick the right light for your space. This is the type of light you use when you read, write or study something up...[ read more ]
By Melissa Cowan Wake up, get dressed (or not), make coffee and head over to do some work at your desk. Sounds like heaven, right? There are, without a doubt, perks to working from home: no commute time, far fewer interruptions and more control over your work environment, to name a few. But it also brings with it the need...[ read more ]
By Janet Dunn As we work — and spend — to make the places we live in beautiful and functional, we sometimes make decor mistakes we come to regret. Unhappy choices nearly always stem from poor planning, rushed decisions, self-doubt or bad advice. Here I’ll show you how to take sound and sensible steps to create the home you want....[ read more ]
By Yanic Simard LET’S TALK COFFEE TABLES – a necessity for any family room, the landing place for all, and the centre of attention. Available in various sizes, shapes and finishes, you can easily create many different looks just by swapping out the accent pieces. If you want to give your space a whole new look, a coffee table might...[ read more ]
By Mary Frances Hill At the display space for The Smithe, Boffo Developments’ planned community of condominiums in downtown Vancouver, designer Scott Trepp responds to the tower’s architecture from the inside out — by embracing the potential of a bright space, bringing beauty to the smallest details and creating a centrepiece in the display space. GBL Architects designed the...[ read more ]
